1st generation MacBook not pairing/connecting with Apple Wireless Keyboard

I just purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard to use with my iPhone and my 1st generation MacBook.
I managed to pair/connect my keyboard with iPhone on my first try.
So far, however, I have not been able to pair or connect my keyboard with my MacBook.
Does anyone have a solution to this problem?
Thanks.

Hi Stefan,
Thanks for your help. Indeed, I followed the instructions for pairing and connecting the keyboard last night. I shut down my computer last night with the idea that a restart this morning might be helpful. Per your message, I attempted to follow the instructions again a moment ago, with no success.
Bluetooth on my MacBook and on my keyboard are both on. My MacBook is discoverable. Any thoughts about what the glitch might be?
Thanks again!
Scott

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